Red and Black

May 25, 1942

1h 16m

★ 5.9

Overview

Since childhood, Luisa and Miguel have always been good friends; but several years later, as adults, when Spain faces the abyss of the Civil War (1936-1939), they support ideologically opposed camps.

Genres

Drama

War

Production Companies

Cepicsa

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Cast

Luisa

Conchita Montenegro

Miguel

Ismael Merlo

Young Miguel

Quique Camoiras

Young Luisa

Luisa España

Mrs. Hidalgo

Ana de Siria

Julio

Emilio G. Ruiz

Ignacio

José Sepúlveda

Doña María

Rafaela Satorrés

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